A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it has uploaded its presidential and National Assembly candidates for the 2027 general elections on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination portal.
The exercise was conducted in accordance with Section 29(1) of the Electoral Act 2022 and INEC’s candidate nomination guidelines, said the faction led by National Chairman Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe.
The party also unveiled its vice-presidential candidate, Dr Shamsuddeen Modibbo Barkindo who will run with its presidential flag bearer, Prof. Chris Uba.
Gombe said in a statement that the upload was a major milestone in the party’s preparations for the 2027 polls
“The African Democratic Congress, under the leadership of Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe, has successfully accomplished the uploading of its presidential and National Assembly candidates on the INEC portal in strict accordance with the Electoral Act and INEC guidelines,” he said.
The party, he said, would continue to offer “credible, competent, people-oriented leadership” that could deliver good governance.
Prof Uba, 71, is from Anambra State and studied at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and institutions in the United Kingdom, the documents submitted to INEC showed. Dr Barkindo, 65, his running mate, is from Adamawa State and attended Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, the documents submitted to INEC indicated.
The party said the nomination of Barkindo was a reflection of its determination to produce competent leaders that can confront the challenges of Nigeria.
